Olivier Bellanger, child of the '78 vintage, grandson and nephew of vignerons, lives in Monthou-sur-Cher. His career started down a rather traditional path, working 10 years as a vineyard worker at classic estates such as Domaine Philippe Tessier. But since Olivier launched his own estate in 2008, with his first vinifications in 2009, his wines have revealed a more vibrant personality than his background might suggest. With 11 ha, certified organic since 2012, the estate produces expressive, honest wines, thanks to a sensible and largely hands-off winemaking approach. The whites are only lightly sulphured at bottling, and reds even less so, possible in part thanks to Bellanger’s masterful barrel ageing. This is proper juice, not a single bottle gone awry. But what of that curious name on the bottle? 'La Piffaudière' (which loosely translates as ‘the winery’, or better, ‘the plonkery’!) isn't some amusing wordplay creation of the genial Olivier, but the actual name of his little Loire Valley hamlet! Crazy, right?
Minimal sulphites
A frank and direct juice, with a nose carried of white and citrus fruits... Palate: clean, intense, slightly mineral, with a citrusy and saline finish.
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A little fruit bomb, very representative of the grape variety... On the palate: fruit, fruit, and more fruit! A wine intended to be frank and honest.
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Notes of black fruits and spices... On the palate: fruity, serious and rich, with silky tannins, a beautifully crafted wine.
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With notes of candied lemon and fennel, the ageing of this wine is discernable on the nose, giving it serious stature and elegance... On the palate: dense, rich, a Sauvignon for dining, with beautiful length.
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Perfect harmony and balance of the two grape varieties: explosion of red and black fruits on the nose, the Côt brings at the same time depth, substance and freshness on the palate, finish on a touch of sweet spices.
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A real fruit juice, with notes of red fruits and pepper... Palate: clean and structured, an ultra easy drinking glouglou wine with a spicy finish.
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Notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus. Fine bubbles, good volume, lively, persistent finish of apple and honeysuckle.
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